Seattle Mariners club officials anticipate that SS Brad Miller will compete with INF Chris Taylor for the starting shortstop position during spring training. Miller is considered to have the better bat, with Taylor possessing the superior glove. The loser of the competition is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle Mariners SS Brad Miller took ground balls at second base Thursday, Aug. 7, and he may also take some fly balls in the outfield.

Fantasy Tip: With Miller practicing at other positions, Chris Taylor could see an uptick in playing time and fantasy value. Taylor should be on your radar in deep leagues and AL-only formats, if not your roster. Miller is an option in AL-only formats, but this is another indication of how poorly he has hit this season.

The Seattle Mariners are poised to call up SS Chris Taylor from Class AAA Tacoma. He's batting .328 with 5 home runs and 37 RBIs in 75 contests. He may be up with the club as soon as Thursday, July 24.

Fantasy Tip: Taylor is an immediate add in AL-only games and could enter deep-mixed conversations if he proves himself worthy. Brad Miller has done little to offer resistance to losing his job. Taylor has displayed some power and notable speed at each farm stop.